Ataturk sent several Turkish staff officers to Afghanistan, helped them build their own army.

- Bulent Ecevit

We have been helping, trying to help Afghanistan in many ways, even from the beginning of... the beginnings of the '20s, 1920s, when he we were fight…

- Bulent Ecevit

Those wanting to improve democracy in their countries should not wait for permission.

- Bulent Ecevit

And it is essential that in fighting terrorism, sacrifices should not be made on democracy.

- Bulent Ecevit

We have in the last two years, we have passed 350 legislation in the parliament, most of which deal with democratization, human rights, and of course…

- Bulent Ecevit

It can be rebuilt if other countries with selfish interests will not meddle, as has been done in the past.

- Bulent Ecevit

But if we leave them alone, just satisfying ourselves with social work, economic work and the building up of a national army, it can make progress, h…

- Bulent Ecevit

But apart from the military measures, security measures, of course, Afghanistan needs great help for building up its social life, its economic life. …

- Bulent Ecevit

But thanks to the efforts, the initiative of the United States and of the several countries from the world, from Europe, including Turkey, it ended w…

- Bulent Ecevit